Know Your Delegation Bar

Do not delegate because you are tired; delegate when a task is repeatable, teachable, and safe to review. The bar is repeatability, not annoyance.

Before anyone touches client work, define the output: inputs, checklist, review point, and what "done" means. Start with one narrow task on a two-week trial. If the contractor can deliver a usable draft with one review pass, the process is ready to hand off. If not, improve the instructions before you blame the person.

Delegation fails when you export confusion. A clear bar protects quality while giving you back the kind of hours only you can use.